The Conceptual Approach

First of all, an attempt is made to classify each of the technologies examined using basic criteria which are of considerable importance for the rest of the analysis and significantly determine the priorities set in the subsequent analysis. These characteristics include (see Fig. 3.1): the regional scale of the markets, the predominant market form of the technology producers and the intensity of competition due to other technology options.

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